UCIS aren't subject to the same restrictions as other investment vehicles, and even though a scheme isn't authorised, advising on or managing the schemes remains a regulated activity. This whitepaper uncovers complex investment schemes, detailing the risks and impact of making such an investment.

Designed for credit managers, this paper assesses the government’s decision to exempt insolvency cases from ‘no
win, no fee’ civil justice reforms and the implications for insolvency practitioners. The paper also covers business confidence amongst credit managers and wrongful trading.

With economic uncertainty ahead it seems that insolvency practices are likely to remain important drivers in accountancy firms. However, insolvency practitioners are facing increased regulation. They need to remain on top of their game to navigate safely through stormy waters as this paper reveals.

Reynolds Porter and Chamberlain’s Catherine Elford and Jane Howard consider the impact of the increasing use of, and reliance on, electronic communications on the contractual relationship between an accountancy firm and its clients.

Borrowing from the old Chinese proverb, RPC believes these are “interesting times” for the audit profession. This paper looks at the part it might have played in sustaining the corporate culture that led to the current financial crisis – questions that go to the very nature and purpose of auditing... view abstract

In October 2010 the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) reached a decision in the case of (1) Trustees of the Bessie Taube Discretionary Settlement Trust, (2) Trustees of the Raymond Taube Discretionary Settlement Trust and (3) Raymond Taube v HMRC.
There were two points at issue: first, how a corporate receipt... view abstract

Occupying, running and maintaining property is one of the largest areas of expenditure for any business.
Whether you lease a state-of-the-art city centre HQ, own a commercial unit on an out of-town business park or manage a multi-site estate across the country, the cost of your business premises... view abstract